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M12 LTA

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,012 mi
Last recorded70,012 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 LTA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 70,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 87,546 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 86,661 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 73,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,450 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,048 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,292 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,282 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,153 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 40,521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,519 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 25,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 16,440 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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M12 LTA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M12 LTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M12 LTA registered?

M12 LTA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is M12 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 LTA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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